GARNET SAND
Garnet is a natural minerals and not a by products of a chemical process. It is inert and non-toxic and virtually free of silica, thus excluding any danger whatsoever of silicosis hazard. Garnet has a very low dust emission.
This makes it safe for the operator , does not pollute the atmosphere and causes minimum disturbance in the vicinity and adjoin ingare as . In consequence the use of natural garnet as an abrasive has won a worldwide approval among occupational health authorities.
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS :
- High specific gravity allows unique filter design
- In combination with other filter medias, higher flow rates, higher loading and better filtration can be achieved.
- High hardness reduces attrition and provides for years of reliable service
- An excellent support bed for other high density medias
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS :
Color | reddish |
Bulk Density |
120 – 150 lbs./cu. ft |
Specific Gravity |
4.0 - 4.1 |
Effective Size |
.20 – 2.5 mm |
Uniformity Coefficienty |
2.2 |
Mesh Size |
#8 - #80 |
Hardness |
7.8 – 8.0 (Mohs scale) |
OPERATIONAL SPECIFICATIONS :
Bed depth | 3 – 5 in |
Freeboard |
40 – 50% of bed depth (min.) |
Service flow rate |
3 – 5 gpm/sq. ft. |
Backwash flow rate |
15 – 20 gpm/sq. ft |
Backwash expansion rate |
30% of the bed depth |
Acuro Organics Limited
Corporate office:
B-19, Sector-1, Noida - 201 301,UP, INDIA
TEL: +91-120- 4888444 (100 lines)
Registered office:
DSM 446 & 447, DLF Corporate Tower,
Shivaji Marg, New Delhi-110015, INDIA